generic-free collections
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nounpl: generic-free collections
coleções livres de genéricos
1. In programming, collections or data structures that operate without using generics (type parameters), typically resulting in type safety issues and the need for explicit type casting
In older Java versions, developers had to use generic-free collections like raw ArrayList without type specifications.
Em versões antigas de Java, os desenvolvedores tinham que usar coleções livres de genéricos como ArrayList bruto sem especificações de tipo.
2. Collections that accept elements of any type without compile-time type checking, relying on Object class and runtime type casting
Generic-free collections can lead to ClassCastException errors at runtime if incorrect types are added.
Coleções livres de genéricos podem levar a erros de ClassCastException em tempo de execução se tipos incorretos forem adicionados.
This term is specific to software development and programming communities. It gained prominence with the introduction of Java Generics (Java 5.0 in 2004) and discussions about legacy code modernization. The term is used globally in tech communities with minimal regional variation, though Brazilian developers increasingly adopt it from English documentation. Understanding this concept is crucial for maintaining older codebases and understanding the evolution of type safety in programming languages.
Related Idioms & Phrases
casting hell - referring to excessive type casting required with generic-free collections
legacy code - often describes codebases heavily reliant on generic-free collections
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